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Six Armor Scales

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Six Armor Scales by M.C. Escher. Gray, metallic scales arranged in two rows. The top row contains three scales side-by-side and the bottom row contains three scales side-by-side, below the top row. The scales are shield-shaped and made of a rough-textured metal, with visible spots and marks. The scales have a pointed bottom edge and a flat top edge. The scales vary slightly in shape and size. The background is a plain white surface.

Artwork Details

Date
possibly 16th to 18th century
Medium
Iron, textile fibers (wool)
Culture
probably Spanish
Dimensions
599 × 404 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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